Three out of three. Real Madrid made an impressive appearance at the Santiago Bernabéu, beating Málaga 4-0 and extending their perfect LaLiga run to temporarily climb to the top of the table, awaiting what Barcelona will do on Monday against Rayo Vallecano.
The match was decided in the first half with three goals: the first by Jude Bellingham, while the second was also caused by him, but ended up as an own goal by goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero. In addition to them, there was also a perfect shot by Kylian Mbappé. The friends failed to react and, in the second half, the Madrid team slowed down. In extra time, Vinícius gave a “gift” to Arda Güler, who sealed the score 4-0.
Keys to the match Real Madrid – Málaga
Big difference: Málaga arrived at the "White House" as a victim and confirmed this role from the first minutes, unable to compete against a Madrid that dominated them in every aspect.
A fatal first half: Bellingham and Mbappé are unstoppable. Real Madrid won easily thanks to a fantastic first half by both of them, who disorganized the entire Andalusian defense with goals and super goals. Then, a little game, with the score 3-0 on the table and the white team managing the pace.
Maximum concentration: Despite the changes in the starting lineup presented by Mourinho, the team that is experiencing great internal competition appeared serious in the face of a clearly inferior opponent and sealed the match, so as not to risk more than necessary afterwards.
Jude Bellingham and Málaga's absurd defense
The Englishman is continuing the high level he showed at the World Cup in his LaLiga debut with Real Madrid and was crucial in deciding the match in the first half, opening the scoring and creating the second goal.
They made a mistake out of naivety and failed to compete against the powerful attack of Madrid. Both the defense and the goalkeeper made mistakes in coverage and concentration.
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In Jude Bellingham's first goal, Málaga players complained that the Englishman had kicked Ángel Recion in the chest while avoiding his marking; however, the action was reviewed by VAR and the goal was ruled legal.
